ANA believes nurse-led care coordination, inclusive leadership structures, and a continued focus on patient choice are key in creating the Accountable Care Organization. ANA urges CMS to include these aspects as they develop demonstration projects for this element of the ACA.

ANA's Comments to CDC in preparation for proposed new guidance which will update and replace previous seasonal influenza guidance and the Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings